Senior Network Software Engineer – PTX Router Forwarding

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 136,500 - 276,500; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for the PTX Series Routers Packet Forwarding team. You will architect and implement IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, SRv6, and related forwarding features while collaborating with product managers, test teams, and customers to deliver high-quality networking software.

The role requires a strong CS foundation, 8 years in software development, and hands-on Linux/Python experience, with 6+ years in C and 2+ years in C++.

Qualifications

• A minimum of BS in CS/EE with 8 years of work experience.
• MS degree is a plus.
• At least 6 years of experience with C programming.
• At least 2 years of experience with C++ programming.
• Strong fundamental CS skills like algorithms, data structures, operating systems.
• Hands on experience in Linux and Python.
• Work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Architect & develop Packet Forwarding Features for PTX Series Routers - IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, SRv6, Multicast, GRE, LAG and Tunneling Features.
• Work with Product Line Managers to understand Packet Forwarding Features and translate to implementation.
• Work with Test Teams to qualify and deliver high quality products.
• Engage with Customers.
• Participate in Industry Forums.
• Work on sustaining existing features.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Algorithms

Data structures

Operating systems

Team player

Education

BS in CS/EE

MS degree

Tools

Linux

Python

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for the PTX Series Routers Packet Forwarding team. You will architect and implement IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, SRv6, and related forwarding features while collaborating with product managers, test teams, and customers to deliver high-quality networking software.

The role requires a strong CS foundation, 8 years in software development, and hands-on Linux/Python experience, with 6+ years in C and 2+ years in C++.